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1. 6 Shocking Facts About Urinary
Tract Infections

2. 1. Bacteria are not the Only Culprit:
Have you ever heard of schistosomiasis? It’s a
disease caused by a harmful organism (a
flatworm, specifically) and may cause UTI’s.
There are four types of schistosomiasis all can
lead to kidney disease and bladder cancer.
Worldwide, 200 million people are infected
every year and 100,000 die. Although it’s most
common to Africa and the Middle East, it’s on
the move; even to as far away as Fiji.

3. 2. Urinary Tract Infections Complicate
Diabetes
A recent study found that patients with
diabetes are more likely to have drug resistant
bacteria that cause urinary tract infections —
especially if their diabetes is poorly
regulated. Another study found that both men
and women with diabetes have a greater risk
of developing urinary tract infections than
others.The most startling revelation is that
urinary tract infections may even cause life
threatening complications for diabetics.

4. 3. Pregnant Women Have Added
Risks:
Unfortunately, the incidence of urinary tract
infection increases for women during
pregnancy. One study suggested an
association between UTI’s and serious
problems such as preterm birth and smaller
than normal gestational age infants. To
counteract recurring UTI’s during pregnancy,
many women use natural remedies like
cranberry juice, probiotics, or acupuncture.

5. 4. UTI’s Can be a Common Problem
for Kids:
One in five children who have one UTI will
have more. Unfortunately, long-term studies
have demonstrated little success with
antibiotics. Based on the research, prevention
appears the best approach with a focus on
education and proper care. For those children
who do suffer from a UTI, cranberry juice may
be effective.

6. 5. Antibiotics are not the Answer
Many of the bacteria which cause UTI’s have
developed resistance to antibiotics and the
impact is alarming! Multi-drug resistant
pathogens, or MDRs, scoff at typical antibiotics
and need to be addressed with a more
aggressive, heavy-duty profile. Enterococci
bacteria are especially resistance to standard
antibiotics. Those who suffer from recurring UTI’s
face the concern of increased infection by
antibiotic resistant bugs. Clearly, prevention is
best measure in the battle against UTI’s.

7. 6. Eye Damage May be a UTI
Complication
A urinary tract infection can lead to bladder
and kidney damage; but it can also affect the
eye. Although rare, when both kidneys are
infected and untreated, eyesight damage can
occur.